Monkey & Chops - Pocket Money Maths

Monkey & Chops - Pocket Money Maths

The Monkey & Chops Pocket Money Maths chart specifically links responsibility with monetary reward. It provides parents with a resource for allocating household chores, whilst linking this with the distribution of the weekly allowance. By adding a value to each chore that’s completed, it promotes your child’s understanding of monetary value. Most importantly, it introduces children to real-life applications for mathematics within the family home and in everyday fun!

How To Use It

The Monkey & Chops Pocket Money Maths Chart can be used for up to two children. Attach your child’s name tag to the left column of the chart. Then, add the pocket money magnets according to the chores they’re expected to perform throughout the week. Mark the days on which they’re expected to complete each chore and a specific value for each. Each time your child completes each chore, place a tick in the corresponding “completed” box.

Schedule a weekly “pay day” when you and your child put aside time to calculate their weekly pocket money. Start by counting the ticks along each row and fill in the “total completed” box for each chore. Encourage your child to multiply this value by the “chore value” to get the money earned for each chore. Then using the calculation zone, ask your child to add the combined total of all of their chores. Enter this number into their “weekly total” tag and provide the monetary reward for a job well done!

Why it works

Firstly, it’s an excellent platform to get your child to consistently complete their household duties. By establishing these processes early, your children will quickly get used to the routines expected of them throughout the week.

Secondly, the practical application of maths within the home will encourage your child’s appreciation for mathematical learning well beyond the classroom.

Finally, the Pocket Money Maths chart provides your children with a clear framework for earning their weekly pocket money/allowance. In this way, the expectations are clearly set-out so there is no confusion when pay day arrives. Implementing pocket money systems can further teach kids that with responsibility comes privilege and reward, a positive and fundamental part of development.

Monkey & Chops is passionate about building organisational, behavioural and financial skills for life. Their bright & colourful magnetic charts are aimed at developing independence and behavioural self-management in children!

Monkey & Chops has developed this exciting range of products to help kids learn valuable behavioural skills and achieve realistic goals along the way. Their educational products aim to help children on their path of development, always with success in mind!

Includes: 1 x Pocket Money Maths chart (flexible magnetic sheet); 1 x Pocket Money magnet sheet (37 pocket money magnets, 2 name tag magnets, 2 weekly total magnets); 1 x dry-erase, magnetic pen.

Material/Functionality: the Weekly Activity Planner is a flexible magnetic sheet which must be attached directly to a metal surface such as the fridge. The activity magnets attach directly to the chart when it is stuck to a metal surface.

NOTE: This chart is perfect for attaching to the fridge. However, some stainless steel fridges have low levels of iron in their doors and are therefore not magnetic. Please check the magnetism of your fridge before purchasing or try another magnetic surface eg. magnetic picture board, magnetic whiteboard etc.

Dimensions: Pocket Money Maths Chart 270 x 390mm; Activity magnets 30 x 30mm

Not suitable for children under three years old due to small parts, keep out of their reach.